Category: Our Legislature
How GPL is composed
The Legislature is a House comprising the speaker (who heads up the organisation) and Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs) from various political parties, allocated per the vote of the Gauteng...
Read MoreThe Law-Making Role of the GPL
The role GPL plays in generating laws (legislation) for Gauteng Province.
Read MoreThe Oversight Role of the GPL
MPLs consider Bills placed before them by the provincial executive, comprised of the Premier of Gauteng and the Members of the Executive Council (MECs). MPLs debate Bills, budgets, statements and speeches by MECs in committee...
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MPLs undergo orientation for the Sixth Legislature
An orientation programme for Members of the 6th Provincial Legislature is currently underway in...
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GPL Welcomes the Sixth Legislature
Here are the upcoming events leading up to the swearing of new members and the start of a new...
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Establishment of the Sixth Legislature
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) congratulates and expresses a great sense of appreciation...
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Farewell, Honourable Members
As we prepare for the disestablishment of the Fifth Legislature (2014-2019) and the establishment...
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Structure of the Fifth Legislature (2014-2019)
Presiding Officers Lentheng Helen Ntombi Mekgwe — Speaker Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko — Deputy Speaker...
Read MoreTransversal Mainstreaming Focal Point
The issue of mainstreaming what may be termed marginalised groups has always been a key element of the Gauteng Legislature’s agenda. This may be seen, for example, in the institution’s early adoption of an employment equity plan...
Read MoreMonitoring and Evaluation Committee and Unit
The Monitoring and Evaluation Committee convened quarterly to guide and oversee the Institutional Strategic and Planning processes. In addition, it assisted the auditing process to ensure that the GPL attained a clean audit for...
Read MoreDeputy Chairperson of Committees
The Office of the Deputy Chairperson of Committee Chairpersons (O-Dep-CoC) is the fourth of five sub-programs in Program 1 (Leadership and Governance). It is tasked with mobilizing civil society to participate in the work and...
Read MoreChairperson of Committees
The Office of the Chairperson of Committees is the third of five sub-programs in Program 1 (Leadership and Governance) of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. The Chairperson of Committees is accountable for strategic management...
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